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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.32, 18,995.52 and 3,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.32, 18,995.52 and 3,901.44 is: 5,851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.32 : 18,995.52 = 3,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.32/18,995.52 = 3,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.32x = 18,995.52 × 3,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.32x = 74,109,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109,881.55/12,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.86

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